WELCOME
The Institute of Masters of Wine is the home of exceptional expertise in the wine world. What started more than 65 years ago as an exam for the UK wine trade is now a globally recognised title collectively held by a worldwide family of Masters of Wine. Today, there are 416 MWs based in 31 countries, each making their own contribution to the world of wine. Becoming an MW means gaining entry into a unique wine community; one that brings enriching personal and professional opportunities, as well as lifelong friendships.
ABOUT US
The IMW’s mission is to promote excellence, interaction, and learning across all sectors of the global wine community. As well as running the MW study programme, our programme of worldwide events offers unparalleled opportunities to taste and learn. These tastings and seminars, including our international symposium, are open for anyone to attend – you don’t have to be a Master of Wine to join in.
FIND AN MW
The IMW’s directory of Masters of Wine allows you to search not just by name, but also by skills and specialisms. MWs are active all over the world and in all fields; MWs are winemakers, journalists, consultants, buyers, auctioneers, educators and much more. If you are looking for an MW in a particular country, expert comment on a specific style of wine, a speaker for your event, or experienced commercial advice, look no further.
THE MW EXAM
The MW exam tests the breadth and depth of a candidate’s theoretical knowledge and tasting skills in the art, science and business of wine. By passing the MW exam, you become a member of the IMW, gain the title Master of Wine and can use the initials MW after your name. The MW exam is a series of tasting and theory papers, plus an in-depth research project. You can find out about all stages of the exam, as well as downloading past papers, by clicking below.
Latest News
Ten MW students share special IWSC Foundation scholarship
IMW supporter IWSC Foundation has awarded 10 MW students with a special scholarship due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Ten students from stage two of the MW study programme share a portion of £23,500. IWSC Foundation made the fund available to current stage two and three...
Features
Susie Barrie MW and Peter Richards MW speak to MWs and members of the IMW executive team in Wine Blast podcast
Susie Barrie MW and Peter Richards MW speak to Masters of Wine and members of the IMW executive team in the Wine Blast podcast mini-series, 'Becoming a Master of Wine'. Adrian Garforth MW, IMW executive director and Sarah Harrison, IMW head of study programme and...
Mags Jango wins the Golden Vines™ Masters of Wine Scholarship
Liquid Icons – the fine wine research and content production company founded by the late, great Gerard Basset OBE MW MS and his friend Lewis Chester DipWSET – are delighted to announce the recipients of 12 new scholarships for BAME/BIPOC wine students: The Golden...
IWSC Foundation becomes an IMW supporter
The Institute of Masters of Wine has the pleasure of announcing IWSC Foundation has joined its international supporter community. IWSC Foundation is a non-profit organisation and the charitable arm of the IWSC. Established in October 2018, the Foundation aims to...
Covid claims IMW symposium 2022 – Wine Australia becomes IMW major supporter
The Institute of Masters of Wine and Wine Australia have regretfully decided that the 10th IMW international symposium cannot be held in Australia in 2022. IMW Executive Director Adrian Garforth MW said the ongoing uncertainty around international travel made it too...
Forty-two Black and ethnic minority students apply for two Taylor’s Port Golden Vines Diversity Scholarships
Forty-two wine students from 23 different nationalities applied for the Taylor’s Port Golden Vines Diversity Scholarship, including students originating from Colombia, French Polynesia, Georgia, Iran, Jamaica, Malaysia, Nigeria, Peru, Thailand, Trinidad & Tobago...
Winemaking course with Justin Howard-Sneyd MW plus writing competition
Justin Howard-Sneyd MW has worked with the Dartington Trust and Schumacher College to create a short consumer course in wine and winemaking. ‘The Crush Course’ will take place in the surroundings of Dartington Hall near Totnes in Devon from 15:00 on 2 July to 16:00 on...
Romana Echensperger MW to present at Napa Valley Wine Academy virtual summit
Romana Echensperger MW has partnered with the Napa Valley Wine Academy in its first-ever virtual summit, Mastering Biodynamics. The event will take place on 10 June and will include lectures, live Q&As and breakout sessions. Read more
Upcoming webinar and virtual gala with Susan Lin MW
Susan Lin MW will present a one-hour overview of her MW research paper, 'Influences of classical music on the perception of a Brut non-vintage Champagne'. The webinar will take place on 9 June at 9:00 PT / 17:00 BST and will include interactive components. The webinar...
The Future of Wine Americas conference to feature several MWs
Richard Bampfield MW, Caroline Hermann MW, Nicolas Quillé MW, Martin Reyes MW and Melissa Saunders MW are confirmed to speak at The Future of Wine Americas, an online conference on wine sustainability to be held next month. Read more
Latest News
Ten MW students share special IWSC Foundation scholarship
IMW supporter IWSC Foundation has awarded 10 MW students with a special scholarship due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Ten students from stage two of the MW study programme share a portion of £23,500. IWSC Foundation made the fund available to current stage two and three...
Mags Jango wins the Golden Vines™ Masters of Wine Scholarship
Liquid Icons – the fine wine research and content production company founded by the late, great Gerard Basset OBE MW MS and his friend Lewis Chester DipWSET – are delighted to announce the recipients of 12 new scholarships for BAME/BIPOC wine students: The Golden...
Covid claims IMW symposium 2022 – Wine Australia becomes IMW major supporter
The Institute of Masters of Wine and Wine Australia have regretfully decided that the 10th IMW international symposium cannot be held in Australia in 2022. IMW Executive Director Adrian Garforth MW said the ongoing uncertainty around international travel made it too...
IWSC Foundation becomes an IMW supporter
The Institute of Masters of Wine has the pleasure of announcing IWSC Foundation has joined its international supporter community. IWSC Foundation is a non-profit organisation and the charitable arm of the IWSC. Established in October 2018, the Foundation aims to...
Features
Susie Barrie MW and Peter Richards MW speak to MWs and members of the IMW executive team in Wine Blast podcast
Susie Barrie MW and Peter Richards MW speak to Masters of Wine and members of the IMW executive team in the Wine Blast podcast mini-series, 'Becoming a Master of Wine'. Adrian Garforth MW, IMW executive director and Sarah Harrison, IMW head of study programme and...
Winemaking course with Justin Howard-Sneyd MW plus writing competition
Justin Howard-Sneyd MW has worked with the Dartington Trust and Schumacher College to create a short consumer course in wine and winemaking. ‘The Crush Course’ will take place in the surroundings of Dartington Hall near Totnes in Devon from 15:00 on 2 July to 16:00 on...
Upcoming webinar and virtual gala with Susan Lin MW
Susan Lin MW will present a one-hour overview of her MW research paper, 'Influences of classical music on the perception of a Brut non-vintage Champagne'. The webinar will take place on 9 June at 9:00 PT / 17:00 BST and will include interactive components. The webinar...
Romana Echensperger MW to present at Napa Valley Wine Academy virtual summit
Romana Echensperger MW has partnered with the Napa Valley Wine Academy in its first-ever virtual summit, Mastering Biodynamics. The event will take place on 10 June and will include lectures, live Q&As and breakout sessions. Read more
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